Project AWARE® Specialties

Conservation begins with understanding the need to protect waters necessary for life. Each year Project AWARE® introduces a new public awareness and education campaign to address environmental issues and involve individuals in solutions. Project AWARE® also teaches enthusiasts how to sustainably interact with aquatic resources and apply these skills to conservation. You can find out more about the Project AWARE® foundation and how you can help at their website.

The Project AWARE® Specialist course will teach you about some of the most pressing problems facing the world’s most fragile and important aquatic ecosystems and everyday actions you can take to help conserve them. It’s informative, interesting and most importantly, you learn how to make a difference.

You will learn about:

• The ocean commons and coastal zone issues
• Fisheries challenges and sustainability
• An overview of the coral environment and its inhabitants
• The role of the diver in helping to protect aquatic environments

The AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarises participants with the current state of the world’s coral reefs and how they can help.

On this course you will learn about:

• An introduction to the Project AWARE® Foundation
• Covers the importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas
• Coral reef biology, association and competition
• The status of the world’s coral reefs
• How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices

Project AWARE® Specialties

£125

(price for each specialty course)

DURATIONCourses can be completed in one day.

PREREQUISITESNo previous diving experience is required. These courses are open to everyone who wants to learn.